What’s the
Cross out the sentence below that does not fit with the main idea of the paragraph.
Then, write a better sentence on the lines provided.
Even though spiders are much smaller than humans, many people are
absolutely terrified of these 8 legged arachnids. However, most spiders are
unlikely to attack humans. Black widow spiders like to hide in dark areas. When
spiders see humans, their first reaction is to run away because we are so much
bigger than them.
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Nobody likes a bully that fights, hits, pushes, or kicks. Cyberbullying can be
extremely harmful to others. Cyberbullying occurs through electronic technology
like phones, social media sites, and text messaging. These bullies might try to
start rumors, embarrass, harass, or mock other children online. If you or one of
your friends has been hurt by cyberbullying, find somebody who can help.
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Learning how to play an instrument like the violin takes a lot of practice and
hard work. To play the violin, you must first learn about the different parts of the
violin like the bow, strings, bridge, and pegs. Also, violin players must learn
where on the violin to place their fingers in order to make the right sound.
Learning to play a guitar can also be difficult.
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Student Name: _____________________________
3 points
2 points
1 point
Completeness
All of the required
work was
completed.
Most of the
required work was
completed.
Little of the
required work was
completed.
Main Idea and
Details
The student has a
strong
understanding of
main idea and
supporting details.
All of the answers
provided were
appropriate and ontopic.
The student has an
average
understanding of
main idea and
supporting details.
Many of the
answers were
appropriate and ontopic.
The student needs
much more work
with main idea and
supporting details.
The answers
provided are mostly
off-topic.
The student’s
answers were
expected and
predictable.
The student’s
answers lacked
thoughtfulness and
details. The
student answered
with the minimum
required.
There are several
errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, or
grammar.
There are many
errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar. Because
of these errors, the
student’s work is
very difficult to
read.
Content
Conventions
The student’s
answers were
thoughtful, logical,
and interesting.
There are very few
errors in spelling,
capitalization,
punctuation, and
grammar.
Total Points out of 12:
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